Fitness Vocabulary Terms
Understand fitness terminology so you can make the most of your family's physical activity.
Aerobic Exercise
Definition of the term "aerobic exercise" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "aerobic exercise" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Anaerobic Exercise
Definition of the term "anaerobic exercise" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "anaerobic exercise" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Antioxidants
Definition of "antioxidants" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of "antioxidants" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Body-Mass Index (BMI)
Definition of the term "body-mass index (BMI)" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "body-mass index (BMI)" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Bone
Definition of the word "bone" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "bone" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Calorie
Definition of the word "calorie" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "calorie" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Carbohydrates
Definition of the word "carbohydrates" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "carbohydrates" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness
Definition of the term "cardiorespiratory endurance" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "cardiorespiratory endurance" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Cross-Training
Definition of the term "cross-training" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "cross-training" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Dehydration
Definition of the word "dehydration" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "dehydration" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Electrolytes
Definition of the word "electrolytes" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "electrolytes" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Fats
Definition of the term "fats" as it relates to family fitness, nutrition, and physical health for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "fats" as it relates to family fitness, nutrition, and physical health for kids and adults.
Growth Plate
Definition of the term "growth plate" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "growth plate" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Hand-Eye Coordination
Definition of the phrase "hand-eye coordination" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the phrase "hand-eye coordination" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Heart Rate Monitor
Definition of the term "heart rate monitor" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "heart rate monitor" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Insulin Resistance
Definition of the term "insulin resistance" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "insulin resistance" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Ligament
Definition of the word "ligament" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "ligament" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Locomotor Skills
Definition of the phrase "locomotor skills" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the phrase "locomotor skills" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Manipulative Skills
Definition of the phrase "manipulative skills" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the phrase "manipulative skills" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Muscle
Definition of the word "muscle" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "muscle" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Obesity
Definition of the word "obesity" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "obesity" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Overweight
Definition of the word "overweight" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "overweight" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Pedometer
Definition of the word "pedometer" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "pedometer" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Protein
Definition of the word "protein" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "protein" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Repetitive Stress Injury, Overuse Injury
Definition of the term "repetitive stress injury" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "repetitive stress injury" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Sedentary
Definition of the word "sedentary" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "sedentary" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Stability Skills
Definition of the phrase "stability skills" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the phrase "stability skills" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Strength Training
Definition of the term "strength training" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "strength training" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Stress Fracture
Definition of the term "stress fracture" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "stress fracture" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Target Heart Rate
Definition of the term "target heart rate" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "target heart rate" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Tendon
Definition of the word "tendon" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "tendon" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Tendonitis
Definition of the word "tendonitis" (also spelled "tendinitis") as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the word "tendonitis" (also spelled "tendinitis") as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Type 1 Diabetes
Definition of the term "type 1 diabetes" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "type 1 diabetes" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Type 2 Diabetes
Definition of the term "type 2 diabetes" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the term "type 2 diabetes" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Weight-Bearing Exercise
Definition of the phrase "weight-bearing exercise" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.
Definition of the phrase "weight-bearing exercise" as it relates to family fitness, physical health and safety for kids and adults.